Moving my 401k to use for Real Estate Investing?

[Ernesto Barragan JR]

I have about 120k in my 401k and 100k in equity  at the moment and would like to use it towards real estate investments. I've been researching different services to move my 401k money , such as Whole life Insurance or a self directed ira. How would you go about moving 401k money over and into what and whats your opinions on the concept of using whole life insurance as infinte banking? 

Thank you!